One of the most popular non-rechargeable batteries around, are AA Alkaline Batteries. Other terms used to describe this type of chemistry are: throw-away, and single-use. This simply means that they life span of power they were manufactured to contain, will run it’s course as you use it in your applications, and once depleted, will no longer provide power. They cannot be recharged. They cease to operate once drained. It might take a long time to drain them if you only use them in operation occasionally, or it might take a short time to drain them, if you use them regularly to power your products. But once drained, they cannot be used.

AA Alkaline batteries have been around for many, many years. They are reliable batteries, and inexpensive too.

AA Alkalines are sold virtually everywhere that any batteries are sold – that’s how commonly they’re used. Whereas other types of chemistries and sizes might be a little harder to find, AA’s are always on the shelf wherever batteries are sold.

One of the best features about Alkaline batteries is their terrific shelf-life. This can also be expressed as their “date-code”. It’s the amount of years the battery is able to provide power for you. Most Alkalines offer 10+ years of service from the date of their manufacture.

AA Alkalines are used in numerous applications. A few are: cameras, dog collars (electronic), remote controls, pocket flashlights, toys and radios and we haven’t really scratched the surface.

Here are some of the basics to know about, for Alkaline Batteries as a whole:

Here’s another interesting fact about Alkaline batteries in general. They’re environmentally friendly because they aren’t toxic and therefore, they won’t pollute landfills with toxins if discarded there. Of course, recycling is always best. Check with your local community about pick up/collection of used Alkalines.

Yet another beneficial feature and benefit of all Alkaline batteries is that they don’t experience an effect called “memory effect” as do many other types of batteries. What memory effect means is this…

Memory effect is a result. It’s a reduced life cycle of a battery’s memory. This happens in some rechargeable batteries, such as NICD (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeable batteries, for example, but not in NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. In NICD, the batteries must be fully depleted of power before being recharged to as to retain their total, original content of power. If you charge these batteries before they are fully drained, the battery will “remember” the amount of power the battery had at time of recharge and consider this level to be the total power of the battery. NIMH rechargeable batteries are immune to this effect. Meaning, one can charge and recharge them without concern for how much power remained in them at the time of charge. In Alkaline batteries, there is no charging to do. They simply live out their life span of one and only one life cycle, and when depleted, are done.

The more you read and learn about batteries, the more informed a consumer you will become. Check this out about Alkaline battery chemistry: They discharge (self-discharge) at a very slow pace. This is also abbreviated in the industry as LSD. All batteries discharge some of their power over time, when not in use. Not in use, simply means, sitting on the shelf or in the product, but idle, not operating.

With Alkaline batteries offering low discharge, only a tiny bit will “seap out” (in lay-terms) when not in use. This is the reason the shelf lives on alkaline battery chemistry goes so far into the future, often 10 years +.

Because of their terrific shelf lives, low discharge rate, inexpensive price, compatibility with so many product applications and of course, reliability, it’s wise to stock up on AA Alkaline batteries with you find them a good price, from a reliable battery supplier.

Let’s talk for a moment about what a reliable battery supplier means. We’re not talking about retail stores though. We’re talking about purchasing them online.

There are lots of websites selling batteries today. Some are not actually the stores themselves – they are portals, which can lure you there from search engines, making you believe they have inventory, only to lead you to other sites once you click on them and it’s these other sites that have, or have AVAILABLE, the batteries you seek. Every middleman along the way will receive a portion of your dollars spent on the batteries. A reliable battery supplier, starts with one who has their own inventory at their premises. Next on the list is that they provide quality, sound, and friendly technical information about batteries to all who inquire, and do so, either live, or by reply, quickly. Shipping is also a factor. A good supplier will ship your order promptly and deliver exactly what you order, in fine condition, with no surprises on the price. At MEGAbatteries.com, we provide just that level of customer service! We operate with integrity. We’ve been in the battery business for years and years and have established ourselves as trusted and reputable.

Many organizations, institutions, and even individual consumers alike, prefer to purchase their batteries in bulk packaging and in large quantity. They have enough experience to know that there are a few battery sizes they use over and over again. They might have children and use their batteries in their children’s toys. They might be avid photographers and need good camera batteries in ready supply. And for a host of other reasons, they require a surplus to keep in the workshop at their fingertips at any time. Resellers (merchants) are another type of customer that needs to buy batteries in volume. However, typically they need their inventory of AA Alkaline batteries to be sent to them on blister cards, ready for retail display in their stores. Buying your AA Alkaline batteries in bulk packaging is the best way to save $ on your purchase. That, and of course, buying from a seller who gives you great service, prompt shipping and competitive pricing.

There is not a battery we stock that we don’t have in large quantity. We invite all Government Departments, Universities and Schools across North America, Libraries, Media Centers and Research Labs, Corporations from Industry in the Private Sector to sent us their Purchase Orders for their wholesale requirements and we are equipped to work closely and DIRECTLY with you, to deliver exactly what you require, how you need it and when you need it. Our brimming warehouse if SUPER Fresh batteries can adhere to even the most stringent of delivery schedules. Some ask their AA’s be shipped over time on the 1st Monday of each quarter. Some need their batteries spread out over many different satellite locations. Whatever the details of your requirements, contact us to tell them to us and we’ll do our best to meet those needs. We are fully postured to deliver all battery sizes and chemistries at the wholesale level to volume users. Talk to us, tell us what you require and how you require it!

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Scroll up to the top of this webpage and you’ll find our inventory of AA Alkaline batteries, available in singles and in lots of up to 1860 pieces. Of course, there is no quantity too large for us too accommodate on AA Alkalines. Just tell us what you require and we’ll quote you. We welcome institutional orders from all.

Should you spot an item you’d like to buy, click on it and add it to your shopping cart. If BEFORE you buy, you have questions about the product, that’s what we’re here for. Please contact us with your query so we can technically assist you before the buy. Our aim is to be your number one battery source and we’ll our best to give you the level of customer service you need and deserve. We’re committed to it. That’s the MEGA difference.